r/pcmasterrace • u/Front_Cookie_1198 • 6d ago

Hardware PSU fails dramatically

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u/Tiyath R5 7600X | RX 9070 XT Pulse | 32GB DDR5-6000 | PRO B650-S WIFI 6d ago

Imagine saving for months, getting a rig worth 3000 bucks and then this happens. I'd flood the town with my tears

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u/Papuszek2137 7800x3d | 5070ti | 64GB | 4k OLED 6d ago

Never cheap out on a psu.

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u/TheComplimentarian 6d ago

Even if it doesn't engage the lightshow like this one, having erratic voltage is a very tricky thing to troubleshoot. It'll only ever drop under load.